CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Van Diest Medical Center

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80048
  • Insurance Median: $99
  • Cash Discount Price: $113
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Van Diest Medical Center is $99. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 11.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$99

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$8.46

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $8.46 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $113 (1336%)
Insurance Median: $99 (1170%)
Cash: $113 (1336% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $99 (1170% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $8.46 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1170% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1070%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Humana $63 745%
Medical Associates $63 - $106 745%
Amerigroup $64 - $81 757%
Partners Health Alliance $73 863%
Aetna $80 - $127 946%
Iowa Total Care $81 957%
Molina Healthcare $82 969%
UnitedHealthcare $83 - $127 981%
Midlands Choice $99 1170%
Health Alliance-Midwest, Inc. Of Ia $106 1253%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City, IA 50595
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals